Weihrauch hw97k

husq

Was thinking of buying a.22 Weihrauch hw97k, it's a costly rifle,is it the right choice or is there better for smaller money.?

bemak

I was in the same boat. Also considered the HW95 after going shooting with a break barrel one weekend - was a joy to use and lighter than the 97. However, in the end I put a deposit down on a Air Arms Pro Sport as it was going for a good price. Can always pick up a 95/97 later.

slipperyox

i was about to, until I physically picked it up.

After a scope and bipod, the thing is way too heavy.

but well made and accurate

bemak

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121893498#Comment_121893498

Yes, thought it was quite heavy too although the pro sport I bought us apparently the same weight but feels different. Must be the centre of gravity. The 95 or 99 might be a better option

husq

Thanks for replying, seemingly the 95 is much easier to load,the 97 is an under lever and awkward to load, still unsure, it's close to €700.

husq

What's the air arms like, accurate.? And what's the price.

bemak

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121907483#Comment_121907483

Got the pro sport for 375. It's more accurate than I am

bemak

i was passing Lakeland in Mullingar at the weekend and popped in again - the HW97 is very nice - I don't think you'll go far wrong with it

cromelex

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121893498#Comment_121893498

You shouldn't use a bipod on it, and the weight is actually good to make it handle the recoil better.

That's how they are used in field target competitions, for example.

So it would depend on what you want to use it for.

BSA International

FT.

Is that shot anywhere in Republic?

husq

It's a kg heavier than the 95, which is not much to start off but after a couple of hours, makes a bit of difference, anyone know about the loading of the 97k, it's supposed to be awkward in comparison to 95, these may seem kind of dumb observations, but I'd like to get it right, expensive piece of kit,gun and hawke sights €940.

Any info will help me, and thanks to everyone that takes the time to reply.

🫡

bemak

You have to factor in the cost of the safe as well etc. Doesn't be long adding up - hence why I went for a used Air rifle to start with

husq

I have a safe, I'm trading in a gamo whisper x .22 which will knock a few bob off the bottom line, are you familiar with the under lever loading.?

bemak

Ya I am. A break barrel should be a bit easier because of the leverage. They're both great rifles. I'd probably start with the 95. Anywhere I read about people having one it's often their favourite and one they would sell last

husq

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

Regards Husq

bemak

Keep us posted what you end up going for!

husq

From my research the hw95 is a lot cheaper than the 97, I'm asking myself why, when they are very similar in spec.

bemak

This might be of interest

https://airgunforums.co.uk/threads/break-barrel-or-under-leaver.88432/#post-1470764

bemak

Thought this review of the 95 was great too. It has open sights as well which is a nice thing to have when you're doing closer range stuff. I'd go 95 in .22. You'll have no problem selling it to someone after (myself included)

https://youtu.be/iRflBLpG3eo?si=ONj-70BjXmL1EZoA

husq

That's the way I'm thinking, the extra weight is a bit of a concern, the loading is another, I'm leaning towards the 95,.

bemak

It's a great rifle. You won't regret it

husq

Well, bought the 97k, traded in Gamo, handed in all the paperwork so just have to wait now for new licence, hopefully before Xmas, but I kind of doubt it,fired it a few times, feels smooth.

fiestaman

Did you get the rifle? Did you go wooden or synthetic stock?

husq

I did, I went for the beech stock, I'm not mad about the synthetic feel

fiestaman

How are you finding it?

husq

Great rifle, I had the 95, to be honest should have kept it,97k ok very heavy gun and short barrel, lovely powerful and accurate gun, I will Go back to break barrel and I will stay with Weihrauch, just a well made gun, solid.

husq

What do you shoot yourself, you would hardly be interested in a scope that I have for sale.?

fiestaman

I just layed down a deposit for the HW97 in synthetic, blackline model today. I thought it handled very well. Shot it also before buying and I was very impressed how smooth it was, nice compact sort of gun. I've had top end PCPs and fancied a break barrel or underlever, would have liked a AA Prosport but nobody had anything, infairness good 2nd hand or new spring guns are scarce, at least in the dealers I rang in the last 2 weeks. Over the years the hw77/97 always got excellent reviews so they will always be worth something. Looking forward to getting it, brings me back to my younger years

husq

Don't think you can go wrong,at some stage I'll get a hw95, best I've had yet.